Businesses
Government-funded
Varies
Amount varies
Grant
Cash award, application-based
Rolling
No fixed cutoff
Rolling
Or check for open cycles
Moderate
Standard state application
SECO provides energy efficiency resources, tools, best practices, and templates developed in partnership with universities and research institutes to help state agencies, local governments, schools, and municipal utilities achieve their energy efficiency goals.
Do I qualify?
Answer the questions below for a rules-based self-assessment of your fit for this program. This is informational — final determinations are made by the administering agency.
1.State agencies or local government entities
2.Publicly funded K-12 schools
3.Municipally owned utilities
4.Public sector organizations focused on energy efficiency
IRS · United States
Allows businesses to deduct up to $5.65/sq ft for commercial buildings achieving significant energy savings through improvements to HVAC, lighting, and building envelope systems. IRA expanded the deduction and allowed non-profits and government to allocate it.
NCDOR · North Carolina
Provides state income tax credits for investments in renewable energy equipment and energy efficiency improvements for business properties in North Carolina, stackable with federal ITC.
TX Comptroller · Texas
Texas provides a significant franchise tax reduction for manufacturers, allowing a reduced 0.375% rate versus the standard 0.75% rate. Combined with the Texas Enterprise Zone Program, manufacturers can achieve substantial state tax savings.